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Norfolk Tennis is the county governing body for tennis and padel in Norfolk and a volunteer-led Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity No. 1203480). We work in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association to support clubs, venues, coaches and players across the county, helping more people enjoy the physical, social and community benefits of tennis and padel. Our work aligns with the LTA’s “Tennis Opened Up” strategy, which aims to make the sport accessible, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. Norfolk Tennis is governed by a Board of Trustees supported by a volunteer Management Committee representing clubs, venues and key development areas across the county. As tennis and padel continue to grow, Norfolk Tennis is seeking individuals to join its Board of Trustees and contribute strategic leadership to the development of tennis and padel across the county.
About the Trustee Role
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Norfolk Tennis is well governed, financially sustainable and strategically focused. Working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the Management Committee, Trustees help ensure the organisation operates effectively as a charity while delivering meaningful impact for tennis and padel across the county.
Trustees are responsible for:
- Supporting the strategic direction of Norfolk Tennis
- Ensuring strong governance, accountability and compliance
- Providing independent professional expertise and oversight
- Acting in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries
- Helping ensure resources are used effectively to support tennis development
Trustees attend periodic Trustee meetings (typically online) and may attend Management Committee meetings where helpful to maintain alignment between governance and operational delivery.
We are particularly interested in individuals who can contribute leadership or professional expertise in the following areas.
Governance & Charity Law Trustee
To support strong governance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Norfolk Tennis is seeking a volunteer trustee with expertise in charity law.
This role focuses on providing guidance on legal responsibilities, governance best practice and risk management to support the organisation’s long-term stability and integrity.
Key contributions include:
• Advising the Board of Trustees on charity law, governance and regulatory requirements
• Supporting compliance with Charity Commission guidance and best practice
• Reviewing governing documents and supporting any required updates
• Providing input on policies, risk management and decision-making processes
• Ensuring the organisation operates within its legal and charitable objectives
• Offering guidance on contracts, partnerships and potential liabilities
This role would suit someone with experience in charity law, governance, legal advisory or regulatory compliance, ideally with an understanding of the charitable or sports sector.
Governance & Safeguarding Trustee
This role helps ensure Norfolk Tennis maintains the highest standards of governance, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
Working alongside the County Safeguarding Officer and fellow trustees, this role supports the Board in maintaining robust policies, procedures and governance frameworks that reflect both charity law and LTA safeguarding expectations.
Key contributions include:
- Supporting strong governance structures and trustee responsibilities
- Providing oversight of safeguarding frameworks and best practice
- Ensuring appropriate policies and reporting processes are in place
- Advising on governance matters including risk management and compliance
- Promoting a culture of safe, responsible and ethical sport across the county
This role would suit someone with experience in governance, safeguarding, compliance, law or risk management.
Inclusion & Disability Trustee
Norfolk Tennis is committed to ensuring tennis and padel are open and accessible to all communities.
The Inclusion & Disability Trustee helps champion equality, diversity and accessibility across the county, supporting initiatives that widen participation and remove barriers to involvement.
The role includes:
- Supporting Norfolk Tennis in embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles
- Championing inclusive participation for disabled players and under-represented groups
- Advising on inclusive programme development and community engagement
- Supporting initiatives linked to the LTA’s Open Court disability tennis programme
- Helping identify partnerships with organisations supporting inclusive sport
This role would suit someone with experience in EDI leadership, disability sport, community engagement, education or inclusion policy.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applicants who bring professional expertise, leadership experience and an interest in supporting community sport.
Experience in tennis is not essential.
We particularly welcome individuals with backgrounds in:
- finance, accounting or investment
- governance, compliance or safeguarding
- equality, diversity and inclusion
- disability sport or community engagement
- commercial partnerships or business development
Most importantly, we are looking for people who bring sound judgement, integrity, collaborative working and a commitment to supporting tennis across Norfolk.
Time Commitment
The role is designed to fit alongside professional and personal commitments.
Typical involvement includes:
- periodic Trustee meetings (normally online/Zoom)
- monthly (or every 5-6 weeks) Management Committee meetings (normally online/Zoom)
- periodic engagement on strategic matters within your area of expertise
Why Join Norfolk Tennis?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of tennis and padel in Norfolk.
As a Trustee you will help:
- shape the strategic direction of county tennis
- support clubs, venues and players across Norfolk
- promote inclusive participation in sport
- strengthen the long-term sustainability of tennis in the county
You will also be part of a friendly and committed volunteer team working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading national governing bodies for sport.
Norfolk Tennis is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Helping to make tennis and padel in Norfolk more accessible, welcoming and enjoyable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees – someone who will work closely with our Executive Team and Board to guide the organisation through what is both a challenging and genuinely exciting time. The funding environment is tough. The political context is difficult. And yet the need for what we do has never been greater.
This is an unpaid voluntary role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses Policy.
The successful candidate will lead a vibrant, well-established, national charity as it navigates the next chapter of its story.
Main tasks
- Developing and setting our future strategy, alongside the Executive Team and other Trustees
- Helping shape and deliver our future, identifying opportunities in an evolving landscape
- Leading the Board of Trustees, including regular 1:1s and providing space for reflection
- Acting as a 'critical friend' to our Executive Team, as well as formal line management to the CEO (and COO in their absence)
- Acting as an ambassador for the charity – raising awareness of what we do and engaging potential supporters and other key stakeholders
- Responsibility, along with the other trustees, for the governance of the charity
- Contributing to the ongoing strategy of the charity, in line with our charitable objectives
- Participating in board meetings and sub-committees in an inclusive and thoughtful way
Please download our Chair Application Pack for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is the leading professional membership body promoting better assessment through technology. We bring together awarding organisations, education providers, technology suppliers, researchers and policymakers to advance high-quality, innovative assessment practice in the UK and internationally.
We are now seeking a new Chair of the Board to lead the next phase of the Association’s development.
This is a high-impact governance role for an experienced senior leader who is passionate about assessment, education and technology, and who enjoys working collaboratively to make a difference across a complex and evolving sector.
Why this role matters
The Chair plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction, influence and effectiveness of the eAA.
Working with a committed Board of Directors and a small, professional operational team, the Chair provides strategic leadership, ensures strong governance, and acts as an ambassador for the Association and its members.
The Chair of the eAA Limited also serves as Chair of the Board of e-Assessment Services Limited, the Association’s trading subsidiary, supporting the sustainability and growth of the organisation.
This is an opportunity to:
- lead a respected, member-led organisation at the forefront of digital assessment;
- influence policy, practice and debate across assessment and education technology;
- support the continued professionalisation and growth of the Association; and
- work with a knowledgeable, engaged Board and an experienced executive team.
The role is supported by an annual honorarium of £6,000 in recognition of the time commitment and responsibility involved.
What you’ll be doing
As Chair, you will:
Provide strategic leadership
- Lead the Board in setting the strategic direction of the Association and monitoring progress against agreed objectives.
- Support the long-term sustainability, relevance and impact of the eAA.
Ensure strong governance
Ensure the Association operates within its governance framework and complies with all statutory and fiduciary duties.
Foster a positive, inclusive and professional Board culture that encourages open discussion, diverse perspectives and collective decision-making.
Work closely with the Vice-Chair and other Directors to maintain continuity and effective governance processes.
Support and challenge the Executive
- Provide support, guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and operations team.
- Oversee performance against strategic and operational goals.
- Review budgets, management accounts and strategic plans in collaboration with the Treasurer and executive team.
Represent and advocate
- Act as an ambassador for the Association with members, partners, sponsors and external stakeholders.
- Represent the eAA at key events, including the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards.
- Use your networks and credibility to enhance the Association’s profile and influence.
Essential experience and attributes
- Senior leadership experience within assessment, education or educational technology.
- A strong understanding of assessment principles and the role of technology in transforming assessment practice.
- Demonstrated Board-level governance experience, ideally within a company limited by guarantee, charity or membership organisation.
- Excellent chairing and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead a diverse Board effectively.
- Strategic thinking, integrity and the confidence to provide constructive challenge.
- Strong communication and ambassadorial skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in or alongside professional associations or member-led organisations.
- Established networks across education, assessment and technology sectors.
- Experience representing an organisation publicly at conferences or sector events.
